John Millar

Scottish philosopher, jurist and historian
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John Millar

Summary

John Millar is a human[1]. Born in Shotts[2], he… he was born on June 22, 1735[3]. He died in Glasgow[4]. He died on May 30, 1801[5]. He worked as an economist[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shotts[2], John Millar…
  • John Millar died in Glasgow[4].
  • John Millar was born on June 22, 1735[3].
  • John Millar died on May 30, 1801[5].
  • John Millar held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Millar worked as an economist[6].
  • John Millar worked as a philosopher[7].
  • John Millar's professions included historian[8].
  • John Millar's professions included university teacher[9].
  • John Millar was employed by University of Glasgow[12].
  • John Millar was educated at University of Glasgow[13].
  • John Millar's education included a stint at Hamilton Academy[14].
  • John Millar was a member of Faculty of Advocates[15].
  • John Millar is recorded as male[16].
  • John Millar's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Millar's family name is recorded as Millar[18].
  • John Millar's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Millar's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • John Millar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • John Millar's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Millar's place of birth was Shotts[2]. He was born on June 22, 1735[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[13], a public research university[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1451[25], headquartered in Glasgow[26] and Hamilton Academy[14], a secondary school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1588[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Among John Millar's employers was University of Glasgow[12].

Death and Burial

John Millar died on May 30, 1801[5]. He died in Glasgow[4].

Why It Matters

John Millar has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was John Millar born?

Born in Shotts[2], John Millar…

Where did John Millar die?

John Millar passed away in Glasgow[4].

What did John Millar do for work?

John Millar worked as economist[6], philosopher[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did John Millar go to school?

John Millar was educated at University of Glasgow[13] and Hamilton Academy[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Member of Faculty of Advocates
    Given name John
    Place of birth Shotts
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